HC MARYLAND NEWS
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
According to The 2011 Cisco Connected World Technology Report, 49% of college students “consider the Internet to be ‘close’ in importance to water, food, air and shelter in their lives.”
Considering the exceedingly broad range of “things”—research, social networking, entertainment, etc.—the Internet has to offer college students, this statistic...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Lying is a habit that has ruined relationships, broken friendships, and been scorned by parents. Yet lying has been the timeless standby for people to use to get them out of sticky situations.
Lying isn’t a flawless method, especially with the popular use of lie detectors and knowledge of body language signs that have been circulating. It’s easier now more than ever to spot a liar...
Monday, May 14, 2012
About a year ago, my mind did a double-take when I learned that my childhood friend had been chosen as the stand-in for actress Jennifer Lawrence in the role of Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of what just might be MTV’s Movie of the Year according to The Huffington Post.
Since she was little, Christina Coffman, 19-year-old Maryland native, has loved to act. I speak from firsthand...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
In an effort to remember what you drink and why you like it, Wine Riot D.C., premiered on May 5, 2012 at DAR Constitution Hall. A wine tasting show specifically targeted toward young adults, Wine Riot aims to increase knowledge about diverse types of wine for aficionados who love the taste but lack the facts.
Second Glass, the producer of Wine Riot events across the country, bridges the...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Obama Administration has found itself in a disagreement with Catholic students after issuing a provision to Obamacare that requires employers, including religious institutions, to provide female workers access to contraception.
While this mandate does not apply to churches and houses of worship, it extends to institutions affiliated with the Catholic church, including universities and...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
It's time to go party, UMD! After weeks of fervent campaigning, the Go Party has swept the SGA elections, with all winning members of the executive board running on the Go Party ticket.
The Go Party, which had a total of 24 winning members, planned a proactive campaign strategy that sought to involve students and increase awareness of the SGA's responsibilities and duties.
“Most...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
President Obama, the nation’s first black president, has finally made the groundbreaking decision to open a museum on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the enormous impact African Americans have had on United States’ history and culture.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to be the Smithsonian’s 19th museum. Construction, which...
Monday, May 7, 2012
The end of the year is here again, and for seniors, this means graduation. Between cramming for finals, facing the real world and enjoying their last few weeks at the University of Maryland, there is no better place for advice than from the people looking back.
After four years, the class of 2012 has mastered the ins and outs of College Park. From bucket lists to life advice, some UMD seniors...
Sunday, May 6, 2012
On Friday, April 13, 2012 the smell of pancake batter, sound of loud music, and the chatter of hundreds of hungry college students flooded the Tridelta sorority house on College Ave; not a typical evening for the usual calm, quiet house.
The philanthropy event known as Flapjack Attack was in full swing. For the past four years, Tridelta goes out and buys over 100 pounds of pancake batter,...
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The Food Recovery Network beat out over 100 other student groups at University of Maryland to win the Do Good Challenge at the finals on April 18th, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom at Stamp Student Union.
UMD’s School of Public Policy’s Philanthropy and National Leadership Team, SixDegrees, and Network for Good collaborated together to challenge any individual or organization to...
